Liability Waiver, Release & Assumption of Risk

1. The activity

Puppy & Flow ("Puppy & Flow," "we," "us," or "our") offers recreational puppy yoga classes in Westwood, Los Angeles, in which guests participate in a guided yoga session in the same room as live, unleashed rescue puppies and other dogs ("the Activity"). The Activity is purely recreational. Attendance is voluntary.

In this waiver, "Released Parties" means Puppy & Flow, its owners, employees, independent contractors, instructors, volunteers, agents, partner rescue organizations, puppy and dog handlers, the studio venue and its owner/landlord, and anyone otherwise affiliated with the Activity.

2. Acknowledgment of inherent risks

I understand and acknowledge that participating in the Activity involves known and unknown risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid them. These risks include, but are not limited to:

• Animal-related risks: being bitten, scratched, jumped on, knocked over, tripped, licked, or otherwise contacted by puppies or dogs; allergic or asthmatic reactions to animal hair, dander, urine, feces, vomit, or saliva; exposure to fleas, ticks, mites, or other parasites; and exposure to common animal-borne illnesses such as ringworm, giardia, kennel cough, campylobacter, or other zoonotic conditions.
• Yoga and physical-activity risks: sprains, strains, fractures, torn muscles or ligaments, dislocations, joint and back injury, dizziness, fainting, dehydration, heat exhaustion, cardiovascular events, aggravation of pre-existing conditions, and other injuries associated with exercise or stretching.
• Premises and environmental risks: slipping, tripping, or falling on mats, floors, or stairs; contact with bodily fluids from animals or other guests; collisions with other people, animals, or equipment; and risks associated with the studio entrance, parking lot, and stairs.
• Combined risks: the unique risk of practicing yoga in a space with free-moving animals, including the risk that a puppy or dog interrupts a pose, lands beneath a participant, or causes loss of balance.
• Other guests' conduct: the negligent, careless, or intentional acts of other participants, including handling animals roughly or moving in ways that injure others.

I understand that puppies and dogs are inherently unpredictable, that even friendly, well-socialized animals may bite, scratch, or behave in unexpected ways, and that Puppy & Flow cannot guarantee the temperament or health of any animal in the room.

3. Express assumption of risk

I voluntarily choose to participate in the Activity with full knowledge of the risks described above and any other risks that may exist. I expressly assume all such risks, both known and unknown, and I accept full personal responsibility for any injury, illness, death, or loss or damage to property arising from my participation, whether or not described in this document.

4. Release and waiver of liability

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activity, I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, spouse, children, personal representatives, executors, administrators, and assigns, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), and liabilities of any kind arising out of or related to my participation in the Activity, my presence on the premises, or my interaction with any animal at or associated with the Activity, including claims based on the ordinary negligence of any of the Released Parties.

I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights, including my right to sue the Released Parties for ordinary negligence, and I am doing so freely and voluntarily. This release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of California.

This release does not apply to gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional or willful misconduct, or to any liability that cannot be released as a matter of law.

5. Indemnification

I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, cost, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) they may incur as a result of (a) my participation in the Activity; (b) any claim brought by me or on my behalf, or by my family, that is released by this document; or (c) any injury or damage I cause to another guest, an animal, the studio, or any third party.

6. Health representations & medical authorization

I represent that I am physically fit and have no medical condition (including pregnancy, recent surgery, allergy to dogs, asthma, immune deficiency, or musculoskeletal injury) that would make participation in the Activity unsafe for me or others. If I have any doubt, I have consulted a physician before participating. I understand that Puppy & Flow is not a medical provider and does not screen for or diagnose medical conditions.

In the event of an injury or medical emergency during the Activity, I authorize Puppy & Flow and its staff to (a) call 911 or other emergency services; and (b) authorize emergency medical treatment on my behalf if I am unable to do so. I agree to be financially responsible for any medical care I receive.

7. Photo, video & likeness release

I understand that Puppy & Flow may photograph or record video at the Activity for marketing, promotional, social media, and editorial purposes. I grant Puppy & Flow a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use my name, likeness, voice, and image in such media, in any format and on any platform, without further notice, approval, or compensation.

If I do not wish to appear in photos or video, I will (a) notify staff in writing before class and (b) wear the "no photo" indicator provided at check-in. Puppy & Flow will make reasonable efforts to exclude opted-out guests from published media but cannot guarantee exclusion from all candid or background imagery.

8. Animal welfare & conduct rules

I agree to follow all studio and staff instructions, including:

• Not picking up, restraining, feeding, or disciplining any puppy or dog without staff permission;
• Allowing puppies to approach me, rather than chasing or cornering them;
• Not photographing flash on animals, shouting, or making sudden aggressive movements;
• Reporting any animal behavior of concern (bites, signs of distress, illness) to staff immediately;
• Following all check-in, age, and conduct rules, including those described in our Terms of Service.

Puppy & Flow reserves the right to refuse entry, end participation, or remove any guest who, in our sole judgment, poses a risk to themselves, other guests, or any animal. No refund is owed in such case.

9. Minors (under 18)

If the participant is under 18, this waiver must be agreed to by their parent or legal guardian, who represents that they have full legal authority to do so. By agreeing on behalf of a minor, the parent or guardian:

• Confirms the minor is at least 12 years old (our minimum age) and meets our age policy;
• Confirms that, if the minor is 12–15, the parent or another participating adult (18+) will hold their own ticket and remain on the mat with the minor at all times;
• Releases, on behalf of themselves and the minor, all claims described in this waiver, to the fullest extent permitted by California law;
• Agrees to indemnify the Released Parties for any claim brought by, or on behalf of, the minor arising from participation in the Activity.

10. No insurance

I understand that Puppy & Flow does not provide accident, medical, or hospitalization insurance for participants, and I am responsible for my own insurance coverage.

11. Severability & entire agreement

If any portion of this waiver is held unenforceable, the remaining portions shall continue in full force and effect. This waiver, together with our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between me and Puppy & Flow regarding the subject matter and supersedes any prior oral or written understandings.

12. Governing law & venue

This waiver is governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Any dispute arising from or related to this waiver or the Activity shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California, and I consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

13. Acknowledgment

By checking the agreement box at checkout, by signing this document electronically or on paper, or by entering the studio to participate in the Activity, I acknowledge that:

• I have read this entire waiver and understand it;
• I have had the opportunity to ask questions and consult an attorney of my choice before agreeing;
• I am at least 18 years old, or I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor participant;
• I am signing this waiver freely and voluntarily, with full understanding that I am giving up legal rights, including the right to sue for ordinary negligence;
• I intend my agreement to bind myself, my heirs, my spouse, my children, my personal representatives, and my assigns.

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